Here's another train wreck. I can't imagine how it was treated. This large cent is meaty without a lot of wear and only a little surface damage....
It is interesting that NGC allows PCGS coins in their registry sets but PCGS will not allow NGC coins. We could debate many reasons. But this too...
I like it and would certainly pay more than a few dollars to buy it. Great photos, LDM. Lance.
That is a very generous offer I'd quickly accept. Lance.
Appears to have some corrosion/pitting but not bad for a flea market pick up. Lance.
Verdi-Gone, now called Verdi-Care, can do wonders or very little, depending on the nature of the verdigris. I can show you some before and after...
I have submitted coins at shows for grading but never was interested in paying the extra fee for turnaround grading at a show. I can tell you a...
Looks real, not junk, not valuable. But all large cents are cool. Probably a $10-15 coin. Lance.
I think you should be very pleased with what you bought and stop second guessing it. It's gorgeous! Move along. Lance.
F12 is more like it. Lance.
I won't take a stab at grading that either. It's difficult enough with exceptional images. I've owned 6 or 8 of these, from XF to MS66 and they're...
Thanks for the nice words, oval_man. What are your reservations about the SLQ? Luster looks stunning. Is it the grade? Bag hits? What's on the...
It should look something like this. Lance. [IMG]
Those bag hits would not prevent it from cleanly grading. But I doubt the Adam is interested in that. AU53-55 is my guess. You should be able to...
It looks fine to me. I don't see any evidence of cleaning. But the TPG's surprise us all the time. As a rule, I am at least a little suspicious...
Perfect! I actually use a jeweler's brush. I think it's #2 or #4 but I can't remember. Whatever, a proper brush is even better. Thanks, Rusty. Lance.
It's good to be afraid. That means you'll be careful. I like Dansco's but I cringe when I slide the plastic over coins. For those albums with...
"Don't clean coins" is rarely bad advice. But let's face it, professionals do it, TPG's do it, experienced collectors do it. But they don't use...
Right. PCGS. I think it's properly graded as a VF30. I like that it has clean surfaces and no distracting flaws. It's a pretty typical early...
Great two cent piece, WL! Very pretty. I love the color. OGH, too. Todd did a good job with the photos, as always. Here's a dollar I picked up...
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